Corvallis, Ore.-based Benton County Crisis Center opened July 7, The Oregonian reported.
The $9 million behavioral health center is one of about four similar centers across the U.S.
The center offers immediate and long-term mental health support with a range of services. Those services include therapy, addiction treatment services, crisis counseling and referrals.
Beginning this fall, the center aims to operate seven days a week with 10-hour days. By Jan. 1, the center plans to offer 24-hour support. However, a county spokesperson told The Oregonian that timeline is contingent upon proper staffing. At least 39 staff members are needed to provide around-the-clock services, but the center currently has 11.
The facility employs a “no wrong door” policy, ensuring community members can access necessary care and services regardless of their ability to pay, county officials told the newspaper.
